Dilemma at the local fair! We like rides, they like exhibits! Will it work?

Question

My boyfriend and I are going to the local fair this year with another couple we're friends with and we have a bit of a dilemma....

Me and my bf are HUGE ride fanatics when it comes to the fair! However, the friends we'll be going with this year aren't very much for rides and would rather look at the exhibits and eat the whole time. Don't get me wrong! My bf and I like looking at the exhibits too.... just not the whole time, you know? I'm just worried that maybe our interests will clash. Also, we won't be able to go on a weekend because we all have very conflicting schedules when it comes to work.

At first I thought perhaps we could look at the exhibits and then ride the rides, but that wouldn't work because the other couple doesn't like to ride the rides!

Any suggestions?

Once again, we can't go on a weekend. We can only go after 5 on a weekday because of work scheduling conflicts.

Answer 1

I understand your dilemma. We face the same thing when my parents go with us. This year my hubby and I are going by ourselves..YAY!! But I see your need for a plan.

If they do not wish to split up when you and your bf want to ride rides. then suggest they come along and take pictures of you guys on the rides. This can be fun for them to try and get shots of you guys and who knows may be they will want to ride a few so you can get pictures of them. Also there are all the midway games they might enjoy playing or they can even grab a funnel cake while waiting for you to get off the ride.

If they don't mind separating for a time maybe they can visit some more exhibits and you all can meet later for desserts or a meal.

I hope this helps a little... Have FUN at the fair!!

I can't wait to go!!!

Answer 2

Surely you all can work something out. If they don't want to ride the rides - perhaps they get nauseous easily - can't you go to the exhibits first, have lunch, then split up and rejoin later for dinner? Nothing says you all have to be together constantly. Any other arrangement will probably make somebody either unhappy or sick to the stomach, and neither of those is a good option! :-)

Edit: So do I understand the problem is that you won't be at the fair all day, so splitting up isn't practical? That's fine, but some splitting up will probably be necessary. Maybe instead of half days you go one hour together then one hour apart. There really aren't that many options:

(1) spend all the time in exhibits, and you're unhappy;
(2) spend all the time on the rides, and they're unhappy;
(3) split up the whole time, then you never see each other;
(4) spend part of the time together and part apart.

Do you see any other options?

Answer 3

You don't all have to be glued at the hip the entire time.

Spend some time together looking at exhibits, go off on some rides, and meet up again for something to eat.

Edit after reading your Additionals: Then why not just see exhibits with them and maybe eat together, and you and your boyfriend go at a time you 2 can, and do whatever you want?

Is there some reason you can only go once?

Answer 4

Just split up. There's no rule that says you have to stay together. Just go see a couple of exhibits with them and then go do the rides. Have a time to meet up later at a particular spot for say dinner or drinks. If something else comes up make sure you have your cell phone on (one person in each couple) and check it regularly if you can't hear it because of the noise level.

Have a good time.

Answer 5

Sure it will work. Either look at exhibits with the other couple first, eat, then split up and meet back when it's time to go. Or split up first, meet back up eat, check out some exhibits with them then go home. Don't make such a big deal out of it. You all will be coupled up so it's not like anyone will be all alone.

Answer 6

been there before - I just meet up when we get there and tell them meet you back by the ferriss wheel or what ever at 3pm or whenever. Tell them you are going to get on rides while they look at the exihibits. Then you can meet up and talk about what you liked and they liked and maybe u can see a exhibit or 2 they thought was cool, and maybe they actually will want to get on a few rides after all.

Answer 7

then split up and make a time to meet up for lunch and exhibits. tell them in the monring from 10-2 ur going to ride rides and 2 and on u will meet up to go to exhibits and try different dishes. seems fair to me.

Answer 8

Yes, this can be a challenge if you let it be.
However, my suggestion is you and your boyfriend go over a list of exibits with your friends and figure out which ones you are all interested in seeing and while they are still going around to the exibits you arent interested in go on those thrilling rides! Maybe they will even join in on one.
Hope you have fun!

Answer 9

both couples should go seperately, and try to meet up for a meal later on where you can both talk about your experiences.